YEARLY HIGH
0.0911 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0867 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0883 MWK

2017 LAK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.0867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0893 to the December average rate of 0.0872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0911 was down 1.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 455 MWK
2016 Average 437 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 433 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.01 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0895
0.0870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0891, compared to 0.0875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0033 MWK (High: 0.0907 / Low: 0.0874). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.0876 / Low: 0.0871).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+5.49%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0893
2016 Avg (January) 0.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0911 0.0880 0.0893
February 0.0908 0.0882 0.0892
March 0.0908 0.0877 0.0893
April 0.0908 0.0882 0.0893
May 0.0907 0.0881 0.0892
June 0.0901 0.0877 0.0885
July 0.0907 0.0874 0.0881
August 0.0883 0.0867 0.0876
September 0.0878 0.0870 0.0874
October 0.0876 0.0871 0.0873
November 0.0878 0.0868 0.0872
December 0.0879 0.0868 0.0872